Lecturer (SEM)

Lecturer (SEM)

The Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University seeks a part-time lecturer in Film and Video Production. The prospective hire will lead a section of the Moving-Image Production Senior Project course under course number MVNGIMG 4501 and/or 4502, exploring video production through research and project assignments. Camera, sound, lighting, and editing techniques are practiced from pre-to-post production, in collaborative and individual project-based work.

Course meetings are in-person for 165 minutes/week; specific meeting times vary by assignment.

Performance Objectives

• Communicate and collaborate with faculty supervisor(s) to carry out course activities and objectives as outlined in an approved syllabus.
• Lead all course meetings, communicate with enrolled students, grade assignments, and submit grades.
• Provide hands-on instruction in practical production skills, including story development, pre-production, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design.
• Lead group critiques to provide critical feedback on cinematography, editing, lighting, sound, and other production aspects of students' work.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to students, assisting them in developing their creative vision and technical skills in filmmaking.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Moving-Image Production program and the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts to enhance the overall learning experience for students.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Master of Fine Arts degree in film production or related field. Knowledge of film/video production, film equipment, and Adobe CCS. Desired: Experience teaching in a higher education setting.

How to Apply

To be considered, please visit hr.osu.edu/careers to submit your application electronically via Workday.

Application materials must include:

• Curriculum Vita (CV)

Additional Information:

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts is a vibrant, active department dedicated to the education and training of filmmakers, theatre artists, scholars, and teachers in an atmosphere conducive to creative scholarship, production and performance. The department conducts research and creative projects which contribute to the enrichment of the university and to the fields of theatre, film and media arts at large.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University's Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Location:

Theatre, Film and Media Arts Building (1025)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

10

Shift:

Varying Shifts